Softball Preview: Desert Ridge Jaguars vs. Gilbert Tigers
Desert Ridge is 8-2 against Gilbert since February of 2018, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The Desert Ridge Jaguars will head out on the road to take on the Gilbert Tigers at 3:45 p.m.
Desert Ridge had to endure a four-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They had just enough and edged Gilbert out 3-2.
Cierra Smith spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on ten hits and racked up eight Ks.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Karina Olson, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Desert Ridge's victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 7-17. As for Gilbert, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost nine of their last 11 contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-11 record this season.
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